When it comes to celebrity baby names, you can pretty much guarantee they’ll turn to names unlike any others. Celebrities tend to really indulge their creative impulses when it comes…
More and more, conversations have shifted to spotlighting how essential a doula’s support can be during a woman’s pregnancy and subsequent birth. Whether they are advocating for a woman or…
If there’s one way to drive panic into the heart of a new parent, it’s to tell them that the infant formula their baby relies on is suddenly unavailable. This…
On my path to motherhood, I experienced miscarriages. Plural. And I am not ashamed to talk openly about it. It is more common than people think, but it is also…
My body has always been a delicate subject for me. For years, I struggled (and still struggle) with my body image and not feeling like I could meet the social…
To my postpartum body—we are no longer at war. I have laid my weapons down. There is peace here. Because through long nights and weary days, I am finally learning…
Mothers nowadays are a lot conscious about their health today which is a good thing. Some of us regularly go to the gym to keep fit and burn some excess…
I was out getting my toddler’s hair cut a couple of months ago, in the recent wake of experiencing my third miscarriage within a year. At the time, I was…
May is International Doula Month, and in celebration, we want to bring attention to one of the most common barriers to having one: affording the cost. It’s not that you…
It is normal for children to sense fear about certain events or circumstances like being in a school play, passing a growling dog, or sleeping in the dark. But more…
As a certified child sleep consultant, I often get asked, “should you nurse your baby to sleep?” I had the same question as a new mother. My passion for sleep…
Amidst the news of Britney Spears’ miscarriage, I am saddened. Because I shared in her joy when I saw her early pregnancy announcement, and now I share in her grief…
Picture it: You’re walking up and down the aisles at your local baby-gear store. You’re pregnant, expecting your very first child, and excitedly learning about what you’ll need for that…
Here are all the must-haves (and some nice-to-haves) that should be on your checklist for the hospital or birthing centre. This list is a good starting point, but every hospital…
There is so many terms thrown around when you become pregnant. In this “Terminology Explained” series, we help make understanding easier. Today’s term is amniocentesis. What is Amniocentesis? Official Definition: An amniocentesis is…
What Is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the fast or slow paced movement of blood through the arteries. It is registered as two numbers, as the heart beats (the systolic…
That burning sensation in your chest or throat that makes you feel so uncomfortable while sleeping or just chilling on the sofa is heartburn. Heartburn in pregnancy often times begins…
Babies may develop acne because of the lingering maternal hormones after delivery, which may cause stimulation to the baby’s sebaceous glands. Your baby receives these hormones from the placenta, after…
Under normal circumstances, a woman is bound to experience the ultimate event in her life: pregnancy and motherhood. Getting pregnant is one of the simplest yet unique sources of happiness…
About 20% of adults experience excessive fatigue that impairs their ability to function well at work and at home. Some are able to bounce back after taking a short respite…